Local candidates file for place on November ballot

In addition to the county, state, and national races to be decided Nov. 6, voters also are being asked to weigh in on some local contests.

Voters in the Floresville area perhaps will have the largest ballot, thanks to both the city and the Floresville Independent School District (ISD) moving their elections from May to November. This was in response to Senate Bill 100, passed by the state’s 82nd Legislature and signed into law in 2011 by Gov. Rick Perry. The law, which is in response to the federal MOVE (Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment) Act, is designed to improve voting access for those deployed overseas.

The filing deadline for places on the ballot was Monday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m., which was after the Wilson County News’ press time. Information about additional candidates will be added to the online version of this article at wilsoncountynews.com, as it is received.